LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Houston ST · Structure no. 240720B37440001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns LA Luz Ave over Govt Hills Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.